LIVESTREAM Italy PPV: Varese Skorpions @ Albisola Pirates, April 13, 14:30 CET (2:30 pm, 8:30 am ET)

AFI | Albisola Pirates | 04/13/2025

Graphic: Dante Bustos

Dubbed “At the Top of Tension,” Sunday’s Italian Football League clash between the Albisola Pirates (1-4) and Varese Skorpions (2-4) promises drama worthy of a blockbuster, with playoff ambitions and survival instincts colliding in a rain-soaked showdown.

High-Stakes Showdown

For the Pirates, a second win would mark a historic turnaround for the newly promoted underdogs. Meanwhile, the Skorpions aim to vault into playoff contention, knowing a loss could drop them level with Albisola in the standings. With both teams desperate to rewrite disappointing first halves, tension will dominate Pirates Field.

Offensive Firepower vs. Defensive Woes

Albisola’s attack leans on the Fiammenghi Bros (4 combined TD passes) and the bruising “truck duo” of Querzola and Longato, poised to exploit Varese’s leaky defense (209 points conceded, worst in Group B). The Skorpions counter with QB McClure (12 TD passes, 2 rushing TDs) and receivers Marchesetti-Auriemma, targeting a Pirates secondary fresh off its first interception (courtesy of safety Bruno).

Weathering the Storm

Rain forecasts add unpredictability, testing both teams’ adaptability. Ball security and ground-game execution will be critical as slippery conditions threaten to amplify errors.

In a game where “no mistakes allowed” is the mantra, Albisola and Varese battle not just for standings but for momentum—and a chance to turn 2023’s frustrations into a late-season surge.